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Down To Earth Crab Meal
Down To Earth Crab Meal
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Down To Earth Crab Meal is a natural, organic fertilizer sourced from the exoskeletons of crabs. Rich in essential nutrients, this product offers a sustainable and eco-friendly way to enhance plant growth and improve soil health. With its slow-release properties and valuable trace minerals, crab meal is a versatile choice for gardeners seeking robust, thriving plants.
Key Features:
1. Organic and Sustainable: Crab meal is derived from the remains of crabs, making it a natural and sustainable source of nutrients. It aligns with organic farming principles and is free from synthetic chemicals or additives.
2. Slow-Release Nutrients: One of the key attributes of crab meal is its slow-release nature. This means that the nutrients are gradually released into the soil, providing plants with a steady supply of nourishment without the risk of over-fertilization.
3. Rich in Nitrogen: Crab meal contains a significant amount of nitrogen, which is essential for promoting leafy, vegetative growth in plants. It encourages the development of robust foliage.
4. Trace Minerals: Besides nitrogen, crab meal also contains essential trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which contribute to overall plant vitality and resilience.
5.Soil Enhancement: Regular application of crab meal enhances soil quality, improving its structure and nutrient content. It encourages beneficial microbial activity in the soil.
6. Versatile Use: Crab meal is suitable for various plants, including vegetables, ornamentals, trees, and shrubs.
Benefits:
• Balanced Growth: The nitrogen content in crab meal encourages healthy vegetative growth in plants, resulting in lush foliage and robust stems.
• Sustainable Choice: Crab meal is an eco-friendly product that utilizes a natural resource while minimizing waste.
• Consistent Nutrient Supply: Its slow-release feature ensures that plants receive a steady supply of nutrients, reducing the risk of nutrient imbalances.
• Soil Enrichment: Crab meal improves soil structure, helps retain moisture, and supports the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the root zone.
• Non-Toxic: As an organic fertilizer, crab meal is safe for the environment and doesn’t harm beneficial insects or other wildlife.
Applications:
Down To Earth Crab Meal can be applied to a variety of settings, including:
• Vegetable Gardens: Ideal for leafy greens, tomatoes, and other vegetables that benefit from lush foliage.
• Fruit Trees: Supports the initial stages of growth for fruit trees and their leafy canopy.
• Flower Beds: Encourages vigorous vegetative growth in flowering plants and ornamentals.
• Lawns: Contributes to a lush and green lawn when part of a comprehensive lawn care program.
• Container Plants: Suitable for potted plants and container gardens.
Usage Instructions:
• General Application: Blend 1-2 pounds of crab meal per 100 square feet into the soil before planting. For established plants, apply 1-2 tablespoons per plant around the base and work it into the soil.
• Frequency: Apply crab meal every 4-6 weeks during the growing season, typically from spring to early fall.
• Watering: Water the area after application to help the crab meal’s nutrients reach the plant roots.
• Soil Testing: For precise application rates, consider conducting a soil test to understand your soil’s specific nutrient requirements.
Down To Earth Crab Meal is a natural and organic fertilizer that promotes steady plant growth and enhances soil fertility. Whether you’re a home gardener or a professional grower, this product can be a valuable addition to your gardening practices for healthier, more vibrant plants.
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INFORMATION QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.